How good are Parkerized barrels?
Blued and “Parkerized” Barrel Treatments Manganese phosphate is a good finish, very protective and very durable. It’s served military ARs well for over 50 years, and it’ll serve your AR well, too. There’s nothing wrong with it.
Does Bear Creek Arsenal make good rifles?
Quick Summary of the Bear Creek Arsenal AR 7.62×39 This accurate and reliable AR, with its 16-inch barrel and collapsible stock, would be a great addition to any gun safe. Given the caliber, it opens this gun up to jobs that a . 223/5.56 can’t do, at least legally.
Will a Parkerized gun rust?
Without the oil or grease, a Parkerized finish will rust faster than more common (and advanced) finishes.
What is a Parkerized gun finish?
Parkerizing is the process of protecting ferrous metals from corrosion and wear by applying a chemical phosphate coating. Parkerizing is an excellent gun coating in its own right and it also makes a perfect base for our DuraCoat® Firearm Finish!
What is the Np3 finish on AR15?
This finish has excellent lubricity, hardness, and corrosion resistance, but those benefits can be found in other finishes. The main reason to get this finish is going to be appearance. The gold color is unique and makes a very nice contrast against the matte black of the AR15. NP3 is a proprietary finish offered by Robar Inc.
What are the benefits of a gold finish on an AR15?
This finish has excellent lubricity, hardness, and corrosion resistance, but those benefits can be found in other finishes. The main reason to get this finish is going to be appearance. The gold color is unique and makes a very nice contrast against the matte black of the AR15.
What is the best finish for an AR15 bolt carrier group?
The very first AR15 bolt carrier groups were hard chrome plated. This was at the direction of Eugene Stoner, the designer of the AR-15. Chrome is a finish well suited to the harsh environment where the bolt carrier group operates. Chrome is extremely hard which makes it very wear resistant.
Are there too many choices in the AR15 market?
I realize there are too many choices in the AR15 market. I see products and prices ranging from unknown brands on Midway USA at $120 all the way to eye watering $455 Noveske barrels.